I cut it all off!

So I decided to go natural. Well, back to natural hair. My best friend had been trying to persuade me for years to return to my natural hair but I had every excuse in the book, one of the biggest ones being that I had 4C hair and it would be too hard to manage. In addition, my relaxed hair was healthy and super easy to maintain. However, after my birthday last October, I decided that I wanted a drastic change. What could be more drastic than returning to my roots? So I went for it and began transitioning in November 2015.

The one thing that I thought for sure was that I would absolutely never wear my hair short and natural – a TWA was not for me. So I had every protective style you could think of lol! Then about a month ago, I took out some crotchet braids that I was rocking for some time. I looked in the mirror, looked at the relaxed ends and grabbed a pair of scissors and went to work! I looked crazy lol! But my natural hair was full, a decent length and… EXTREMELY coarse. Yikes! Wish I had some before pics but, as you can see below, it was long enough to braid very easily. I wore wigs for a couple more weeks before I decided to get this haircut.

I needed a fresh start in so many ways. They always say that a woman that cuts her hair is about to change her life and I am a living example of that! I was petrified but I needed this. I went to Vernon Scott, a noted celebrity barber, to get my hair cut and though I thought I was going to pass out when I saw the finished product, I felt liberated. Like a new woman. Like I could take on ANYTHING. There is so much newness going on in my life right now and this was the perfect way to kick it off. I am overwhelmed just thinking about it. And I am so excited about my natural hair journey. So if you were ever thinking about starting fresh and cutting it all off – GO FOR IT! I promise, you’ll feel like a new woman. 🙂

Sherly D.

David M.

August 18, 2016

My homie! So happy to be an up close witness to you overcoming your fears and doing what you were created to do! Proud to call you one of my closest friends. Much success to you on this leap of faith 💪🏾🙌🏾

Keiza Okwera

Jparfait

August 19, 2016

It looks good on you. It’s a keeper! 😍 And congratulations for doing what you love. For starting this new chapter . Stay true to yourself. “Honesty is a suitor with piercing vision who isn’t swayed by pretending and positioning.” Be honest and stay transparent. Your life is book and people will be blessed by your testimony. Give it to through very word you write.

This is dope, and I don’t like nothing. Glad you did the cut I think so many women will find this inspirational and empowering to go natural. As for the site? Who better than you? You in it all so you might as well document it. For me i am excited about the traveling aspect of this site. Can’t wait to read a new york girl from south side take on new places. Always was and always will walk with you in any journey of your life. You def made a friend a fan.

That cut is Hott!!! And it looks good on you too! That’s important. I would love to rock a short cut but I don’t feel like it would look right on me; even though I rocked short hair many moons ago. Now about 11 yrs and (muffled sound) pds later I don’t see me rocking a short cut as confidently as I would want to. Anyway I’m so happy you joined the blogoshere because I have been following you on IG for a while now and I think you have great style… I’ll definitely be on the lookout for your future blog post!💋

What’s so funny is that I felt the SAME EXACT WAY! I’m on a weight loss journey now myself and was totally afraid to cut my hair because of my chunky face. I am glad that I went through with it though. I’m sure it would look awesome on you. Thank you so much for supporting!